Expert Advisory Details

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Posted by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur
Punjab
2021-04-15 11:25:56

Follow these methods for the pest control in Okra and Cucumber

Deep ploughing of fields after harvesting of rabi crops is advised so that eggs and pupating stages of insects and weed seeds are destroyed. In summer groundnut hoeing, weeding and earthing up should be done. Give irrigation in the crop at regular time interval.

OKRA/LADIES' FINGER- Constant monitoring of okra crop against attack of mite is advised. If population of insect is above ETL, spraying of Ethion @ 1.5-2 ml/litre of water is advised.

CUCUMBER- Incidences of powdery mildew disease in cucurbitaceous crops may be occurring at present temperature. If symptoms were observe than, spraying of Carbendazim @ 1.0 gram per litre is advised.